Support at Home Worker - St Annes

Support at Home Worker - St Annes

Salary: £12.30 per hour

Hours: Flexible hours to suit between Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Average
working hours are between 16 and 20 per week

Job Reference: SAH008

Benefits at Age UK Lancashire:
▪ Paid travel time & mileage allowance.
▪ Holiday entitlement payment equivalent to 25 days per year plus Bank
Holidays
▪ Company Sick pay (after probation).
▪ Company pension.
▪ Mobile phone provided.
▪ Paid comprehensive training.
▪ Inclusive and friendly working culture.
▪ Access to Blue Light discount card.
▪ Fully insured.
▪ Uniform & PPE provided.

About the role
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of older people?

Our Support At Home service works with customers in their own homes, it’s a
rewarding role and through practical and emotional support, assists older people in
remaining active, independent, and connected to their local community.

As a Support at Home Worker, you will provide regular visits to your own customers
in their homes, providing a service that meets the needs of the customer, whether
that is through cleaning, laundry, shopping, collecting prescriptions or providing
emotional support.

We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, reliable and has a
genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people.

You need to be self-motivated and
committed, with a flexible attitude and good organisation skills.

Flexible working hours are available, with the option of increasing working hours
depending on the need in your geographical location.

The service operates between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, with no Bank Holiday,
evening, or weekend working.

While this is a ‘flexible zero hours’ contract, we are looking for someone who can
commit to a minimum availability of 16 hours per week which provides continuity
and consistency for the people who need us. We will aim to provide you with over 16
hours work per week where possible.

Working at Age UK Lancashire
As a charity we pride ourselves on supporting local older people in Lancashire to live
their best later lives and ensure that every penny spent contributes toward our
Vision, Mission and Aims.

Age UK Lancashire have a vision where those in later life can make positive
contributions to the communities they live in, make informed choices, and retain their
independence and wellbeing.

• Please note that there are no personal care duties involved in this role.

• The role requires a full driving license, business car insurance, and an
enhanced DBS check.
• This is a physical role with a requirement to be able to climb stairs, carry
shopping bags and manage household items such as a vacuum cleaner.
• This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will
need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an
employment contract.

Closing Date: 19th Sept 2025, (early applications are welcomed) Previous applicants do not need to complete another application.

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